Fuel
Transport Topics fuel coverage looks closely at what powers trucks. From the latest on battery, diesel and alternative fuel technology to the costs and prices associated with each, this news category covers today’s fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.
Diesel Prices Drop Another 5.3¢ to $4.004 per Gallon
Retail diesel prices retreated another 5.3 cents to $4.004 a gallon last week, the Department of Energy reported, as crude oil prices sank to their lowest levels of the year.
May 21, 2012Volvo Trucks Planning 13-Liter LNG Engine
MIAMI — Volvo Trucks plans to introduce a new 13-liter liquefied natural gas engine for its North American over-the-road customers in 2014, the latest development in the fast-growing move to natural gas products, company officials said Friday.
May 18, 2012Natural Gas Prices May Double by 2015, FT Reports
U.S. natural gas prices may double from recent 10-year lows by 2015 as more of the fuel is used in transportation, the Financial Times reported May 17, citing an oil company executive.
May 17, 2012Oil Closes at Six-Month Low Under $93 a Barrel
Oil fell more than $1 Wednesday to finish the trading day at six-month-low under $93 a barrel, Bloomberg reported.
May 16, 2012Diesel Drops 5.3¢ to Near $4 a Gallon, in Biggest Decline This Year
Diesel took its biggest decline in five months, falling 5.3 cents to $4.004 a gallon, and gasoline fell for a sixth week, the Department of Energy reported.
May 15, 2012Electric Class 8 Truck Offered for Short Hauls
Balqon Corp., which makes electric-powered heavy-duty trucks, has introduced a new Class 8 tractor for inner city and shorthaul drayage service.
May 14, 2012Diesel Slips for Fourth Straight Week
Retail diesel prices declined for a fourth week, with the national average dipping 1.6 cents to $4.057 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported, while crude oil futures fell to the lowest levels in three months.
May 14, 2012Oil Finishes Week at 2012 Low
Oil fell almost $1 a barrel Friday, finishing the week at $96.13, its lowest closing price this year, Bloomberg reported.
May 11, 2012Oil Rises to Over $97 a Barrel
Oil rose for the first time in more than a week Thursday, gaining 27 cents to just over $97 a barrel, after falling for six straight trading days, Bloomberg reported.
May 10, 2012Clean Energy’s 1Q Loss Widens on One-Time Charge
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. reported its first-quarter loss widened, in part due to one-time costs.
May 10, 2012